2017
Pantries take stock
Food pantries in Washington and Charlotte counties are holding their own as the colder months of winter begin, and all are dependent upon the generosity of volunteers as well as financial patrons.
Community & Events
2016
Gift of local wreath remembers sacrifice by firefighters on 9/11
Since 2001 the Mingo family of Red Beach has been donating a large remembrance wreath to a New York City fire station hit hard by the national tragedy of 9/11. Every year the specially made 36" balsam wreath -- decorated with a large red bow...
2016
Spirit of season helps bring holiday cheer
This holiday season, despite the poor economy, the spirit of Christmas is evident in Charlotte and Washington counties as people give to neighbors who are less fortunate.
2016
New resource center to give veterans hope
Veterans face a lot when they return home. A new life, new surroundings -- a whole new world it seems at times.
2016
Strategies eyed to deal with addiction recovery
"Imagine if a serial killer came to Washington County and started bumping people off every six weeks," said Michael Crabtree, chief deputy of the Washington County Sheriff's Department. "Washington County has led the state in per capita overdose deaths for 10 years.
2016
Islanders signed up
Remembrance Day observances will be held on Friday, November 11, in Canada, including on Grand Manan, where many young men signed up for the draft on both sides of the border at the outbreak of World War I.
2016
Traveller to visit every U.S. national park
This past April Mikah Meyer began a road trip that will take him to all of the 413 units of the National Park Service (NPS) over the next four years.